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Jaan WC2R Modern French | West End & Mayfair
Reviewed: 13/09/2006
Starters
Lemon Scented Crab and Crispy Pastry Leaves
Baby Corn, Sweet Carrots, “Thai” Inspired Sauce
Smoked Salmon Mille-Feuilles
Caramelised Pork Belly, Moromi Miso, Baby Cress Salad
Veal “Vitello Tonnato”
Tuna Tartare, Fresh Thai Asparagus, Peppered Crayfish, Wasabi Foam
Sea Urchin and Razor Clam Potage
Watercress Salad, Mint Jelly, Gingko Nut, Taro Crisp
Coriander Cured Sea Trout
Herb and Mustard Coating, Pear Butter, Balsamic Glaze
Wild Pigeon and Foie Gras
Lentils, Chanterelles, Liquorice Foam
Red Mullet and Almond
Scallop and Oyster Tartare, Caviar, Baby Sorrel, Elderflower Sorbet
Main Courses
Baby Barramundi and Scallop Parcel
Avocado and Wasabi Mousse, Potato Tuile, Caviar, White Chocolate Foam
River Prawn and Seafood Linguine
Kombu, Laksa Leaf, Coriander, Lobster Oil
Pan-Fried John Dory
Hazelnut Crust, Seared Scallop, Kinoko Mushroom Purée,
Raisin and Caper Sauce
Rabbit and Lobster Roulade
Vanilla Bean Mash, Tomato Confit, Sauce Americaine
Mille-Feuilles of Pork and Apple
Walnut Roulade, Terrine of Potato, Slow Cooked Morels, Watercress Cream
Lamb Trio
Pastilla of Braised Shoulder, Sautéed Sweetbreads, Grilled Fillet,
Tomato and Truffle Sauce
Honey Caramel Coated Duck Breast
Ginger Confit Leg, Caramelised Butternut Squash and Green Tea Noodle,
Foie Gras Parfait, Wasabi and Pepper Sauce
Vegetarian Menu
Starters
Jaan Salad
Marinated Artichoke, Oriental Mushrooms, Raspberry, Mango, Lotus Crisp
Crisp Mille-Feuilles of Confit Pepper Cream
Braised Lentils, Mixed Cress
Consommé of Tomato and Asian Mushrooms
Laksa Leaf and Kombu Infused Butter
Main Courses
Tempura Tofu
Nori Wrap, Hon Shimeji Mushroom, Dikon Salad, Avocado Purée
Risotto of Japanese Black Rice
Roasted Pumpkin and Parmesan, Marinated Watercress
Stir Fried Vegetable Spiced Rolls
Grilled Aubergine, Goat’s Cheese, Crispy Young Spinach, Tomato Sauce
Desserts
Ice of Wild Strawberry Mousse
Honey Comb Wafer, Passion Fruit and Laksa Syrup, Sugar Reeds and
Crackle Bon Bon
Soufflé of Orange and Basil
Blood Orange Sauce, Basil Sorbet, Kumquat Confit, Basil Syrup
Chocolate and Coffee Mélangés
Jivara and Espresso Mousse, White Chocolate Pannacotta with Amaretto Foam,
Dark Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Spring Roll
Emphasis on Apple
Bramley Crème Brûlée, French Apple Parfait, Apple and Calvados Confit,
Meringue Shortbread, Apple Coulis
Hazelnut and Raspberry Duo
Hazelnut Parfait with Melting Hazelnut Centre, Raspberry Mousse and
Chocolate Casket
Selection of English and French Farmhouse Cheese
Wine List
May Selection
The Taittinger Collection £
One of the most elegant and delicate of Grande Marque Champagne
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Rosé, 1993 100
After maturing for 12 years this cuvée has achieved the perfect balance
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, 1989 95
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne, 1993 100
Exquisite Vintage wines that demonstrate how full and rich a Champagne can be
Champagne by the glass 175 ml
R de Ruinart 11
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 13.50
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Rosé, 1993 16.50
May Selection £
White wines by the glass 175 ml
Chenin Blanc, Vin de Pays des Jardins de France 5
Chablis, Domaine du Chardonnay, France, 2005 8
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, New Zealand, 2005 8
Terre di Tufi, Terruzi & Puthod, Tuscany, Italy, 2004 9.50
Pinot Gris, Kabinett dry, Bercher, Baden, Germany, 2001 10.50
Red wines by the glass 175 ml
Gard, Vin de Pays du Gard, France 5
Beaujolais Villages, Combe Aux Jacques, Louis Jadot, France, 2003 7.50
Rutherford Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA, 2001 8
Resalte, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2003 10
Château de Gironville, Haut Médoc, France, 2000 12
Sweet wines by the glass 75ml
D’Arenberg, Vintage Fortified Shiraz, Australia, 2000 8.50
Vin de Fraise, Cristallo, Switzerland, NV 10
Tokaji Aszú, Disznókő, 4 Puttonyos, Hungary, 1999 11
Castelnau du Suduiraut, Sauternes, France, 2001 12.50
Champagne £
R de Ruinart 48
Ruinart, Rosé 55
Billecart-Salmon, Brut 65
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin ` 69.50
Louis Roederer, Brut Premier 70
Bollinger, Special Cuvée Brut 85
Billecart-Salmon, Rosé Brut 86
Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs 88
Laurent-Perrier, Rosé Brut Grande Cuvée 92
Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Grand Siècle 120
Krug, Grand Cuvée 185
Krug, Rosé Brut 320
Sparkling Wines
Moscato D’Asti, Contero, Strevi, Italy 25
Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Italy 29
Vintage Champagne
Moët & Chandon, Brut Impérial, 1998 92
Pommery, Cuvée Louise, 1989 180
Dom Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, 1993 190
Krug, Collection, 1988 250
White Wines
France
Alsace £
Gewürztraminer, Cuvée Caroline, Domaine Schoffit, 2004 35
Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Schoffit, 2002 40
Burgundy
Saint-Véran, Domaine Saint-Martin, Georges Duboeuf, 2003 30
Macon Villages, Domaine Botti, Pierre Janny, 2004 30
Chablis, Domaine du Chardonnay, 2005 35
Saint Aubin Blanc, 1er Cru Murgers des Dents de Chien Domaine Gerard Thomas et Filles, 2004 55
Chablis, 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, Domaine William Fèvre, 2004 58
Batard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Vincent Girardin, 1998 275
Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Louis Jadot, 1996 499
Around France
Chenin Blanc, Vin de Pays des Jardins de France 20
Château de la Mirande, Picpoul de Pinet, 2004 25
Crozes-Hermitage, Mule Blanche, Domaine Paul Jaboulet, Rhône Valley, 2001 34
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Vin de Pays de l’Herault, 2003 59
Loire Valley £
Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine des Berthiers, 2003 36
Sancerre, La Porte du Caillou, Henri Bourgeois, 2004 37
Vouvray Sec, Domaine de la Haute Borne 2002 40
Pouilly-Fumé, Château de Tracy, 2003 55
Bordeaux
Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé, Pessac-Leognan 1998 110
Germany
Pinot Gris Kabinett dry, Bercher, Baden, 2001 45
Riesling Spätlese dry, Kalkofen, Pfalz, 2002 55
Hungary
Dry Furmint, Tokaji, Disznókő, 2004 30
Italy
Pinot Grigio,Casata Monfort, Trentino, 2004 28
Gavi di Gavi, Villadoria di Lanzavecchia, Piedmont, 2004 32
Lugana, Ca dei Frati, Lugana, 2004 35
Terre di Tufi, Terruzi & Puthod, Tuscany, 2004 39
Spain
Albarino, Lagar de Cervera, Lagar de Fornelos, Rias Baixas, 2004 39
United States £
Sauvignon Blanc, Beringer, Stone Cellars, California, 2004 28
Chardonnay, Bonterra, Organic, Mendocino County, 2003 41
Chardonnay, Chalone Vineyard, Central Coast, 2000 75
Chile
Chardonnay, Carmen, Central Valley, 2005 29
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc, Mud House, Marlborough, 2005 29
Sauvignon Blanc, Private Bin, Villa Maria, Marlborough, 2005 35
Australia
Sauvignon Blanc, Katnook Estate, Coonawarra, 2004 39
Chardonnay, Salitage, Pemberton, Western Australia, 2000 41
Rosé Wines
Rosé of Virginia, Charles Melton, Barossa Valley, 2004 36
Sancerre, Pascal Jolivet, Loire Valley, 2004 39
Red Wines
France
Burgundy £
Beaujolais-Villages, Combe Aux Jaques, Louis Jadot, 2004 32
Givry, Champ-Lalot, Faiveley, 2002 34
Volnay, Les Blanches, Domaine Darviot-Perrin, 2002 75
Aloxe-Corton, Domaine Louis Jadot, 1999 79
Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Bouchart Père & Fils, 2000 79
La Grande Rue, Grand Cru Monopole, Domaine François Lamarche, 1998 165
Chambertin, Grand Cru, Domaine Trapet, 1995 230
Rhône Valley
Crozes-Hermitage, Les Jalets, Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné, 2002 30
Gigondas, Domaine Saint Damien, Joël Saurel, 2001 54
Côte Rôtie, Domaine E.Guigal, 2001 90
Hermitage, La Chapelle, Domaine Paul Jaboulet Aîné, 1997 140
The South
Gard, Vin de Pays du Gard 20
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Vin de Pays de l’Hérault, 2001 55
Château Montus, Cuvée Prestige, Madiran, 1999 65
Bordeaux £
Haut Médoc & Moulis
Château de Gironville, Cru Bourgeois, 2000 52
Château Chasse-Spleen, Cru Bourgeois, 1988 110
St-Estephe
Château Beau-Site, St-Estephe, 1998 59
Château Montrose, Cru Classé, 1970 300
St-Julien
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 2ème Cru Classé, 1988 185
Graves
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cru Classé, 1996 85
Château Haut-Brion, 1er Cru Classé, 1978 320
Pauillac
Réserve de la Comtesse, 1994 85
Les Carruades de Lafite-Rothschild, 1989 170
Les Forts de Latour, 1989 195
Château Mouton-Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, 1978 320
Château Latour, 1er Cru Classé, 1985 445
Château Lafite Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, 1989 525
Margaux £
Château Palmer,1989 350
Château Margaux, 1er Cru Classé, 1985 630
St-Emilion
Clos de Menuts, Grand Cru, 2001 52
Château Vieux Sarpe, Grand Cru, 2001 60
Chateau Canon, 1er Grand Cru Classé B, 1995 145
Château Pavie, 1er Grand Cru Classé B, 1989 169
Château-Figeac, 1er Grand Cru Classé B, 1988 215
Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, 1989 660
Pomerol
Chateau La Croix-Toulifaut, Jean Janoueix, 1998 95
Château Certan-de-May, Grand Vin de Pomerol, 1995 155
Vieux-Château-Certan, Grand Vin de Pomerol, 1985 245
Italy
Chianti Classico, Castello di Selvole, Tuscany, 2003 35
Campofiorin, Ripasso Rosso del Veronese, Masi, 2002 39
Barolo, Villadoria di Lanzavecchia, Piemont, 2001 59
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri, Tuscany,1998 260
Spain
Conde de Valdemar, Crianza, Rioja, 2002 30
Resalte, Ribera del Duero, 2003 42
Portugal £
Quinta dos Aciprestes, Companhia Velha, Douro, 2000 35
Quinta dos Aciprestes, Companhia Velha, Reserva Douro, 2001 41
United States
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Ranch, Napa Valley,2001 35
Pinot Noir, Sanford, Santa Barbara County, 2001 67
Pinot Noir, Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, 1997 69
Merlot, Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley, 1997 69
Pinot Noir, The Famous Gate, Carneros, Napa Valley, 2001 95
Argentina
Malbec Reserve, Don David, Michel Torino, Cafayate Valley, 2004 29
Chile
Carmenère, Casa Silva, Los Lingues, Gran Reserva, 2002 28
Pinot Noir Reserve, Agustinos Bio Bio Valley, 2003 36
South Africa
Pinotage, Klippenkop, 2004 29
New Zealand
Pinot Noir, Hunter’s, 2004 38
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon, Villa Maria, New Zealand, 2003 39
Australia £
Shiraz, Treehouse, Pemberton, 2003 32
Merlot, Katnook Estate, Coonawarra, 2002 42
Shiraz, Katnook Estate, Coonawarra, 2001 49
Shiraz, The McRae Wood, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, 2001 55
Shiraz, Grange Hermitage, Penfolds, Barossa Valley, 1992 370
Half Bottles
Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine des Berthiers, France, 2004 [37.5 cl] 22
Chablis, Domaine du Chardonnay, France, 2004 [37.5cl] 24
Fleurie, Domaine des Quatre Vents, Georges Duboeuf, France, 2002 [37.5 cl] 19
Bandol, Domaine La Suffrène, France, 2003 [37.5cl] 25
Château Beau-Site, Cru Bourgeois, France, 2002 [37.5 cl] 29
Sweet Wines
D’Arenberg, Vintage Fortified Shiraz, Australia, 2000 [75 cl] 46
Vin de Fraise, Cristallo, Switzerland, NV 52
Tokaji Aszú, Disznókő, 4 Puttonyos, Hungary, 1999 [50cl] 55
Mataro, Alta Alella, Catalunya, Spain, 2003 [50 cl] 55
Castelnau du Suduiraut, Sauternes, France, 2001 [75 cl] 60
Château d’Yquem, 1 er Grand Cru Classé, Sauternes, France, 1989 [75 cl] 460